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Posted on 06/20/2021

Building Your Home: 4 Concrete Ways to Keep Visualizing During the Process

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay When you build a new home, you want to see the house as clearly as possible even before it’s finished. Visualizing your new home throughout the building process isn’t only exciting, but it also helps ensure everything is constructed to your liking. Here are four concrete ways to visualize your new home...

Homebuyer

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Posted on 06/13/2021

2021 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Image by Mike Gattorna from Pixabay When everyday people consider home remodeling ideas, kitchens often top the list for a wide range of reasons. Home chefs often want to integrate kitchen remodeling ideas to improve space efficiency. Some want to better accommodate friends and family members who enjoy the most-used space in the household. No matter your reasons...

Kitchen Cabinet Update

Kitchen Remodel

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Is Real Estate Investing Right for You ?

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...

General Finance

Investing

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Posted on 05/30/2021

A Pre-Qualification Letter Doesn't Equal Being Pre-Approved

Photo by Tayeb Mezahdia via Pixabay When you start looking for your dream home, you need to know how much mortgage you will qualify for. Your real estate agent might ask you to get a pre-qualification letter. However, just because you are pre-qualified doesn’t mean that you will get the loan. You need a pre-approval for that, and...

Buying A Home

Preapproved

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Posted on 05/23/2021

How to Use a Bi-Weekly Mortgage to Your Advantage

Photo by Designer491 via Shutterstock The term “bi-weekly” means every other week. If you get paid bi-weekly, you usually get your check every other Friday. When it comes to a mortgage, typical amortization plans (payments of principal and interest) use a 30-year/360-month calculation. But many lenders offer a bi-weekly plan too. In this case, you would make 26...

Debt

Mortgage Plan

Posted on 05/16/2021

Tips for Buying a Penthouse

Photo by Mostafa Safadel on Unsplash The penthouse is the pinnacle of real estate in many markets -- and places like New York and Miami -- have plenty of options to choose from. It's easy to get caught up in great decor or fall in love with a view, but there are other considerations as well. Here's what...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 06/18/2021

Another Property Sold - 7335 SW 34TH Ave, Portland, OR 97219

Mid-Century Modern, three blocks from beloved Multnomah Village! Spacious floor plan w/original vintage accents throughout, refinished hardwood floors on main, new carpet and freshly painted inside and out. Lower level w/flex space, tons of storage and unconventional fourth bedroom. Large backyard w/mature trees, garden space, covered patio & wood deck. Minutes to Cafes, Pubs, Shopping & Gabriel Park. Easy access to public transit, Downtown, or I-5. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at...

Real Estate

Portland

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Posted on 06/18/2021

Another Property Sold - 6560 SW 88TH Pl, Portland, OR 97223

Location! Minutes to Nike, New Seasons, Multnomah Village and downtown Portland. Trader Joe's going in close by, Vista Brook Park adjacent to the cul de sac and Portland Golf Club a few blocks away, its a must see...

Real Estate

Portland

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Posted on 06/16/2021

13490 SW Berthold St, Beaverton, OR 97005 is now new to the market!

Impressive Remodeled Craftsman on 1/2 acre dividable fenced lot. Next to a ten acre Park and .8 miles to Beaverton Farmers Market! Tons of room for your boat and RV behind the gate, and space to roam and play. Timber beams and staircase, stunning new addition w/full bath and laundry room. Updated kitchen with 1940's Douglas Fir floors w/Master on the main. Large deck, new hot tub, water feature/Koi pond, fire pit and 10x18 shed. Have fun with the open sky and develop now or when you are...

Real Estate

Beaverton

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Posted on 06/11/2021

25325 NE Butteville Rd, Aurora, OR 97002 is now new to the market!

Enjoy river life at it's finest in this traditional home, on 2.53 acres, on the banks of the Willamette River! Airy open floor plan, soaring windows, modern kitchen designed for convenience, crisp white cabinetry & much more. Manicured landscaping & lush majestic trees w/enchanting wildlife, against a gently rolling river scene. Expansive covered patio & the stone fireplace is an outdoor entertainer's dream. Shop w/3-bays & office sits on parklike setting. Over 1200sf private dock w/boat...

Real Estate

Aurora

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Posted on 06/01/2021

Another Property Sold - 5096 SW Normandy Pl, Beaverton, OR 97005

Highly desirable one-level living in Central Beaverton's Westbrook Neighborhood! This inviting community offers pools, clubhouse, lush gardens & common pathways. Lovely floorpan with an abundance of natural light that fills the updated kitchen with nook & granite countertop island. Spacious living & dining room with a cozy gas fireplace. Soak up the sun on the large deck in the private, fenced backyard. Convenient detached one car garage, laundry room & AC. Enjoy the Westbrook...

Real Estate

Beaverton

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Posted on 05/27/2021

8890 SW Homewood St, Portland, OR 97225 is now new to the market!

Lovely Daylight Ranch in desirable Raleigh Hills situated on a quiet street near Jesuit High School, Portland Golf Club, and OES. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11-1. New roof, skylights, downspouts & gutters, interior & exterior paint, carpet, and refurbished original hardwood floors. Spacious main level living with tons of options in the lower level, waiting to be upgraded to meet your needs. Potential Mother-In-Law Unit? Master & Laundry Room on the Main. Washington County taxes with Portland...

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